Julidochromis Dickfeldi (Dickfeld’s Julie)
A sleek, rock-dwelling Tanganyikan cichlid known for its elegant stripes and fascinating pair-bonding behavior
Julidochromis dickfeldi is a captivating dwarf cichlid native to the rocky shorelines of Lake Tanganyika. Its body features a cream-to-golden base color adorned with bold horizontal black stripes, and its streamlined shape allows it to dart through rock crevices with ease. This species is known for forming strong monogamous pairs and defending their territory together. Best suited for a rocky aquascape, they bring both beauty and intrigue to African cichlid setups.
Need to Know:
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Recommended For: Lake Tanganyika biotope and species-specific tanks
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Minimum Tank Size: 75 litres (larger for multiple pairs)
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Temperature Range: 24–28°C
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pH Range: 7.8–9.0
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Recommended Grouping: Best kept as a bonded pair or solo unless in larger tanks
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Compatibility: Territorial; best with other Tanganyikan species or similar-sized cichlids
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Max Size: 7–9 cm
Shipping Disclaimer:
All fish are shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier (Sometimes same day, location dependant). We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care.
Special Requests:
If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accomodate them. Please note we can not always accomodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into seperate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.
Rural Shipping:
Good news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Fish will be shipped to your nearest agent and they will call you when they arrive. Please ensure you provide your mobile number when ordering.
